Flourishing programs in 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million
in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% placement
within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.

As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors
22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division
III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Weener finished 15th among 240 runners in the men's NCAA Division III Great Lakes
Regional and qualified for the national championships. The women's Regional field
totaled 233 runners. Kate Nelson led Hope's runners by placing 36th while Karlyn
Sikma and Kelly Luftkin were 50th and 64th respectively.

In addition, both cross country teams have been honored for academic excellence by
the College Cross Country Coaches Association. To qualify for the award, a team needed
to maintain a minimum 3.10 team cumulative grade point average and compile a team
score at an NCAA regional meet. The women's team posted a 3.30 cumulative GPA while
the men's team recorded a 3.23 GPA. The leading women's team was Bluffton, Ohio with
a 3.85 GPA and topping the men was Grinnell at 3.65.

The recognition is especially significant for the women's cross country program which
has been named to the Academic Honor Roll every year since the award was initiated
in 1990. The men's program has been recognized every year but one during that time.

Coached by Mark Northuis, both Hope cross country teams finished second in the Michigan
Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) standings this past fall.

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Both Basketball Teams Headed to the "Big Dance"

The NCAA basketball pairings and tournament locations for the first weekend of play have been announced. The Flying Dutch will be hosting the Regional tournament on Friday and Saturday at the DeVos Fieldhouse while the Flying Dutchmen will be travelling to Wheaton, Ill. for their Regional, also on Friday and Saturday.